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Dallas Cowboys vs. Carolina Panthers: Preview, Predictions and Picks for December 15, 2024

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Dec 15, 2024 1:17 PM
On Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 1:00 PM, the Dallas Cowboys will take on the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. With a 5-8 record, the Cowboys will look to capitalize on the Panthers' struggling run defense, ranked 32nd in the league, which could spell a big game for running back Rico Dowdle. The Panthers, sitting at 3-10, will aim to turn their season around with a win at home, where they hold a 2-5 record.
Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers

Current Odds

DAL
CAR
Over
33.5
-105
Under
33.5
+105
DAL
-7.5
-105
CAR
+6.5
+127
DAL
ML
-385
CAR
ML
+440

Cowboys vs Panthers statistics

Stat Cowboys Panthers
Points Per Game 20.6 17.9
Total Yards 336.9 303.2
Yards Passing 245.7 197.0
Yards Rushing 91.2 106.2
Points Allowed Per Game 28.2 29.8
Yards Allowed 382.5 397.5
Pass Yards Allowed 240.5 227.4
Rush Yards Allowed 141.9 170.1

Carolina Panthers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/8/24 @ Philadelphia Eagles L 22-16
12/1/24 vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers L 26-23 OT
11/24/24 vs Kansas City Chiefs L 30-27
11/10/24 vs New York Giants W 20-17 OT
11/3/24 vs New Orleans Saints W 23-22

Dallas Cowboys recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/9/24 vs Cincinnati Bengals L 27-20
11/28/24 vs New York Giants W 27-20
11/24/24 @ Washington Commanders W 34-26
11/18/24 vs Houston Texans L 34-10
11/10/24 vs Philadelphia Eagles L 34-6

Carolina Panthers injuries

  • Jaycee Horn (CB): Questionable
  • Raheem Blackshear (RB): Out
  • Trevin Wallace (LB): Out
  • Nick Scott (S): Questionable
  • Jadeveon Clowney (LB): Questionable

Dallas Cowboys injuries

  • Trevon Diggs (CB): Out
  • DeMarvion Overshown (LB): Injured Reserve
  • Cooper Beebe (G): Out
  • Juanyeh Thomas (S): Out
  • Jourdan Lewis (CB): Questionable

Cowboys vs Panthers game info

Type Info
Venue Bank of America Stadium
Location Charlotte, NC
Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM
TV FOX
Temperature 46°
Chance of Rain 18%

Cowboys vs Panthers predictions

Rico Dowdle, the running back for the Dallas Cowboys, has an exciting opportunity to shine in the upcoming game against the Carolina Panthers. Given Carolina's struggles with their 32nd-ranked run defense, Dowdle is in prime position to make a significant impact. His ability to exploit gaps could be a game-changer, tallying up projected rushing yards that could exceed 60 yards per his typical performance. Also, Cooper Rush, the quarterback leading the Cowboys' passing game, is poised to throw for over 230 yards which could complement the ground game effectively. With his tendency to connect on multiple passing touchdowns in a game, Rush’s contributions will be crucial in setting the tone on offense.

On the other side, the Carolina Panthers are banking on Bryce Young to elevate their game. Young is expected to throw around 190 yards and could potentially add a touchdown to his stats, despite his challenges with interceptions in previous outings. Chuba Hubbard, the running back for the Panthers, might find some room to run as well, aiming for over 70 rushing yards. His consistent performance this season could be a bright spot for the Panthers. Adam Thielen is another key player for Carolina, likely to pull in approximately five receptions and perhaps over 50 receiving yards, serving as a reliable target for Young.

Looking at both teams and considering the statistics and the momentum, the Dallas Cowboys appear to have the upper hand in this match-up. The pressure is really on the Carolina defense to step up, but Dallas’s offensive weapons, like Dowdle and Rush, are likely to exploit Carolina's weaknesses effectively. Assuming the Cowboys maintain their form and capitalize on Carolina’s porous run defense, they should be able to secure a victory on the road. It'll be interesting to see if the Panthers can surprise us, but the odds seem to favor a Cowboys win this time around.

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